The UAE offers extendable 30-day visas to expat residents from across the GCC, the UAE Digital Government has announced.
The visa must be applied for online and be obtained prior to travel. Once approved the visa is valid for 30 days only, although it may be extended for a further 30 days.
The visa is offered to expat residents of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain.
UAE offers visas for expat residents across the GCC
A statement on the UAE digital government website said: “GCC residents and their companions need to apply online for a visa and must obtain it before arriving in the UAE. The visa is valid for 30 days and is extendable once for 30 days”.
The visa is only valid if passports have at least six months before their expiry date and GCC residency is valid for at least one year from the date of arrival in the UAE.
Visitors wishing to apply for the GCC expat resident e-visa can do so via the Dubai General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs or via the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security (ICP).
Notes and conditions on the UAE government website state that:
- “eVisa will be sent to you to your registered email address once your application is approved
- “Application for GCC expatriate residents and companions travelling with GCC citizens will not be approved if the sponsor is not travelling along with them
- “GCC residents’ entry permit is valid for 30 days from the date of issue and they are allowed to stay for 30 days from the date of entry. The visa is extendable once for 30 days
- “Entry permit for companions travelling with GCC citizens is valid for 60 days from the date of issue and they are allowed to stay for 60 days from the date of entry. The visa is extendable once for 60 days
- “Upon arrival, if the GCC residence visa is found to be expired or cancelled, he will not be granted entry
- “If the profession of the GCC resident is found to be changed after the issuance of his entry permit, the entry permit holder will not be granted entry
- “GCC residency must be valid for at least 1 year from the arrival date
- “The passport of GCC residents must be valid at least 6 months from the arrival date”
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